Breathe Safer

Fecha: 01/10/2011

Idioma: Inglés

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Autor: Work Safe BC

Procedencia: Worker`s compensation Board of BC

Ubicación: Canada

INFORMACION

How to use respirators safely and start a respirator program Contents
Part 1: Introduction
What is a respirator?
When is a respirator needed?
Types of breathing hazards
Particulate contaminants
Gas and vapour contaminants
Oxygen deficiency
Combination of hazards
How breathing hazards can affect you

Part 2: Selecting the right respirator
Types of respirators
Overview of respirator types
Air-purifying respirators (APRs) Air-supplying respirators
Escape respirators
A step-by-step approach to choosing the right respirator
Step 1: Identify the breathing hazard
Step 2: Check the concentration of each air contaminantStep 3: Compare the
concentration of each contaminant with WorkSafeBC exposure limits
Step 4: Check the IDLH concentration
Step 5: Check the properties of each contaminant to select possible respirator types
Step 6: Check the assigned protection factor of respirators
Step 7: Calculate the hazard ratio for each air contaminant and compare it
with the assigned protection factor
Step 8: Calculate the maximum use concentration (MUC) and compare it with the contaminant concentration
Step 9: Identify the general classification of respirator required
Step 10: Consider the state of the contaminant
Step 11: Consider the warning properties Step 12: Select an appropriate filter or
cartridge
Step 13: Consider special requirements

Part 3: Using your respirator safely
Safe respirator use is everyone’s responsibility
Medical assessment
Tips for safe respirator use
Essential information about air-purifying respirators
Essential information about air-supplying
Fitting your tight-fitting respirator
Putting on your respirator
Preventing interference with the respirator seal
User seal check
Negative-pressure user seal check
Positive-pressure user seal check
Fit testing
Qualitative fit testing
Fit testing records
Caring for your respirator
Inspection
Filter and cartridge replacement schedules
Cleaning
Storage
Maintenance and repair

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